Operation Ugly Wires
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Drifting
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From: Crook County
UPDATE:
Alright guys, Sorry I haven't updated this but i have been real busy with work and my 8 month old daughter... I was planning on having everything done this weekend but when I went to the hardware store to replace the factory bolts with stainless ones they only had 4 when I need 26 lol... Anyways, I should be done by this weekend after i get the bolts... Oh and I also pained my Halltech Air Bridge Red and cleared it, it looks pretty damn good considering it was textured black. The spray can I used was Bright Red, I must say it matches almost identical to Torch Red...
And a pic of my daughter overseeing the project
Alright guys, Sorry I haven't updated this but i have been real busy with work and my 8 month old daughter... I was planning on having everything done this weekend but when I went to the hardware store to replace the factory bolts with stainless ones they only had 4 when I need 26 lol... Anyways, I should be done by this weekend after i get the bolts... Oh and I also pained my Halltech Air Bridge Red and cleared it, it looks pretty damn good considering it was textured black. The spray can I used was Bright Red, I must say it matches almost identical to Torch Red...
And a pic of my daughter overseeing the project
Safety Car
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From: Southern Ca
UPDATE:
Alright guys, Sorry I haven't updated this but i have been real busy with work and my 8 month old daughter... I was planning on having everything done this weekend but when I went to the hardware store to replace the factory bolts with stainless ones they only had 4 when I need 26 lol... Anyways, I should be done by this weekend after i get the bolts... Oh and I also pained my Halltech Air Bridge Red and cleared it, it looks pretty damn good considering it was textured black. The spray can I used was Bright Red, I must say it matches almost identical to Torch Red...
And a pic of my daughter overseeing the project
Alright guys, Sorry I haven't updated this but i have been real busy with work and my 8 month old daughter... I was planning on having everything done this weekend but when I went to the hardware store to replace the factory bolts with stainless ones they only had 4 when I need 26 lol... Anyways, I should be done by this weekend after i get the bolts... Oh and I also pained my Halltech Air Bridge Red and cleared it, it looks pretty damn good considering it was textured black. The spray can I used was Bright Red, I must say it matches almost identical to Torch Red...
And a pic of my daughter overseeing the project
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Drifting
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From: Crook County
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UPDATE:
Alright guys, Sorry I haven't updated this but i have been real busy with work and my 8 month old daughter... I was planning on having everything done this weekend but when I went to the hardware store to replace the factory bolts with stainless ones they only had 4 when I need 26 lol... Anyways, I should be done by this weekend after i get the bolts... Oh and I also pained my Halltech Air Bridge Red and cleared it, it looks pretty damn good considering it was textured black. The spray can I used was Bright Red, I must say it matches almost identical to Torch Red...
Alright guys, Sorry I haven't updated this but i have been real busy with work and my 8 month old daughter... I was planning on having everything done this weekend but when I went to the hardware store to replace the factory bolts with stainless ones they only had 4 when I need 26 lol... Anyways, I should be done by this weekend after i get the bolts... Oh and I also pained my Halltech Air Bridge Red and cleared it, it looks pretty damn good considering it was textured black. The spray can I used was Bright Red, I must say it matches almost identical to Torch Red...
That looks great !
Details on the actual paint and color code you used ?
Thanks !
Toque
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I love her more each day, she grown into a lovely young lady. We are so proud of her. She has just started driving now, that is something that scares the sh$t out of me. Just take one day at a time and everything will work out great. Just enjoy every minute u have with them.
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Drifting
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From: Crook County
I love her more each day, she grown into a lovely young lady. We are so proud of her. She has just started driving now, that is something that scares the sh$t out of me. Just take one day at a time and everything will work out great. Just enjoy every minute u have with them.
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Drifting
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UPDATE
Im almost done, Got all the TechFlex Braided Wire done, What a pain in the ***. lol... I did some other things as well. Pretty much everything is done besides the bracket im making for my catch can and swapping out the old coilpack/bracket bots for stainless. I just mocked them up with 1 bolt each to get a look at it...
Pics from Last night/this moring @ 1AM... Pretty crapy...
Pics from about 20 mins ago..
Will put 100% done pics up pretty quickly now
Im almost done, Got all the TechFlex Braided Wire done, What a pain in the ***. lol... I did some other things as well. Pretty much everything is done besides the bracket im making for my catch can and swapping out the old coilpack/bracket bots for stainless. I just mocked them up with 1 bolt each to get a look at it...
Pics from Last night/this moring @ 1AM... Pretty crapy...
Pics from about 20 mins ago..
Will put 100% done pics up pretty quickly now
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Drifting
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Drifting
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You can buy it through Jegs or Summit. I got it from Grainger though. My buddy works for them and gets 50% off. So figure a roll of 1/4 20ft long is 20 bucks. I got 1/4 x 20', 3/8 x 15', 5/8 x 10' all for $33 bucks. And I still have a **** load left over... I used the black plastic split loom stuff first then did the braided over that. That way it had something to conform to nicely and hold its shape...
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You can buy it through Jegs or Summit. I got it from Grainger though. My buddy works for them and gets 50% off. So figure a roll of 1/4 20ft long is 20 bucks. I got 1/4 x 20', 3/8 x 15', 5/8 x 10' all for $33 bucks. And I still have a **** load left over... I used the black plastic split loom stuff first then did the braided over that. That way it had something to conform to nicely and hold its shape...
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From: Corydon Indiana
I love her more each day, she grown into a lovely young lady. We are so proud of her. She has just started driving now, that is something that scares the sh$t out of me. Just take one day at a time and everything will work out great. Just enjoy every minute u have with them.
And I'm in for the for the mods. Great Work!
And best regards,
Gunny John
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
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Drifting
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Love the Look! Makes me want to repaint my valve covers as well as other bits.
Would you mind including some additional information on painting the coil packs! They look awesome and really want to do that.
Also, I would suggest removing that noise cover that sits between the intake manifold and the fuel rail. This will keep heat in the intake manifold instead of diffusing into the engine bay. Not sure how you drive the car, but if you ever flog it repeatedly then removing that piece will postpone the motor from pulling timing compared to leaving it. my .02
Would you mind including some additional information on painting the coil packs! They look awesome and really want to do that.
Also, I would suggest removing that noise cover that sits between the intake manifold and the fuel rail. This will keep heat in the intake manifold instead of diffusing into the engine bay. Not sure how you drive the car, but if you ever flog it repeatedly then removing that piece will postpone the motor from pulling timing compared to leaving it. my .02
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Crook County
Love the Look! Makes me want to repaint my valve covers as well as other bits.
Would you mind including some additional information on painting the coil packs! They look awesome and really want to do that.
Also, I would suggest removing that noise cover that sits between the intake manifold and the fuel rail. This will keep heat in the intake manifold instead of diffusing into the engine bay. Not sure how you drive the car, but if you ever flog it repeatedly then removing that piece will postpone the motor from pulling timing compared to leaving it. my .02
Would you mind including some additional information on painting the coil packs! They look awesome and really want to do that.
Also, I would suggest removing that noise cover that sits between the intake manifold and the fuel rail. This will keep heat in the intake manifold instead of diffusing into the engine bay. Not sure how you drive the car, but if you ever flog it repeatedly then removing that piece will postpone the motor from pulling timing compared to leaving it. my .02
As for the Coil packs, I rolled up a little painters tape and inserted it where the plug goes and capped the boot plug with a little plug. I then took a paint brush and dampened it with some reducer and brushed it on, rubbed it down and blew it with air. I then did about 3 coats with Plastikote engine enamel black. Let it cure for a few days and then I scuffed the paint lightly with some green scotch brite and shot it with some Rustoleum crystal clean enamel, 3 coats worth. Let it dry a few days then I rubbed it down with a micro fiber and some wax...
FYI: Wear latex gloves to eliminate hand oil contamination which will cause the paint to fish eye... And remember if you ever paint anything to do a very quick light tack coat on the 1st coat so the paint adheres well for the 2nd, 3rd ect..
Last edited by Breze84; Jun 2, 2014 at 08:36 PM.
